Mechanical Design Engineer / Mechanical Designer (4-YR FT)
Posted on May 22, 2026 (about 1 hour ago)
Mechanical Design Engineer / Mechanical Designer (4-YR FT)
As standard this role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 3 days working onsite per week.
About Us
Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron science facility. By accelerating electrons to near light-speed, Diamond generates brilliant beams of light from infra-red to X-rays which are used for academic and industry research and development across a range of scientific disciplines including structural biology, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, earth and environmental sciences.
Diamond is currently undertaking a major upgrade of the facility, known as Diamond-II, which will combine a new machine and new beamlines with upgrades to optics, detectors, sample environments, sample delivery capabilities and computing to generate an even more brilliant light source at a higher energy.
About the Role
We have an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer / Mechanical Designer on a 4-year fixed term contract to provide mechanical engineering design support to the technical systems of the Diamond facility.
Responsibilities will include:
- Working closely with internal and external scientific and engineering staff to produce mechanical designs for projects.
- Developing and applying expertise in technologies including ultra-high vacuum systems, stable support structures, precision mechanisms, cryogenics and the general design of scientific equipment and plant.
- Producing concept designs, layouts, assembly drawings and detailed manufacturing drawings employing AutoCAD and Creo software.
- Carrying out calculations and FEA as competence and supervision allow.
- Assisting with procurement of equipment through commercial suppliers.
About You
You will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
Person specification:
- Industry experience in mechanical engineering, with excellent working knowledge of engineering drawings.
- Proven design experience of materials selection, joining and manufacturing techniques, with advanced level knowledge of a 3D CAD system and hands on experience.
- Ability to provide ideas and creative solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with peers, customers and suppliers.
Benefits
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. An excellent defined benefit pension scheme is provided. Staff also have access to amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may be available where applicable.
This role qualifies for a non-pensionable allowance of £2,250 per annum.
Other information
Diamond attracts talented individuals from around the world and currently employ 56 different nationalities. Reflecting trends in our sector we employ more men than women and we particularly welcome applications from suitably qualified women. If you are disabled and would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know via the online application process. Diamond are members of Working Families and have achieved the Disability Confident Level Two award.
How to Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role. Apply online at: https://applytrack.onefixmedia.co.uk/wd/plsql/wd_portal_cand.form?p_web_site_id=5655&p_web_page_id=611095
Closing Date
31/05/2026